Crosses Quote by Warren Buffett
“Buy a cross section of American industry, and if a cross section of American industry doesn't work, certainly trying to pick the little beauties here and there isn't going to work either.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett, 1995
Investing in a broad market slice works; picking isolated “beauties” fails.
In simple terms: Diversify, don’t chase tiny trends.
Key Takeaway
Invest broadly, avoid chasing single stocks.
Themes
investment
diversification
risk management
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
financial
advisory
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- wealth building
- stock selection
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
stock market
portfolio theory
value investing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide the right breadth of a portfolio?
- What criteria define a “beauty” stock?
A Different Perspective
Over‑diversification can dilute returns; requires careful balance.
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